Relief Counsellor Virtual Intensive Treatment Program

2 days ago

Edmonton AB, Edmonton Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada Renascent Full-time
Renascent is an accredited leader in the addiction treatment field, with a legacy of serving people impacted by substance addiction for over 55 years. As a community non-profit organization, Renascent is committed to its mission of helping save lives through compassionate, transformative, evidence-based addiction and mental health programs, and is guided by values of compassion, integrity, community, diversity and inclusion, and lived experience. Renascent's accredited treatment programs provide person-centered care within an abstinence-based model, integrating 12-step facilitation with current best practice clinical and medical approaches. A diversity of treatment program options are offered, including community inpatient intensive treatment, virtual intensive treatment, and outpatient continuing care and alumni programs. Due to the impact of addiction on families, specialized programs and support are offered for loved ones and family members, including children. Reporting to the Virtual Intensive Treatment Program Manager, the Relief Counsellor is responsible for the delivery of Renascent's Virtual Intensive Treatment Program services to individuals suffering from addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs. Implements systematic, ongoing goal setting with clients which includes specific planning and establishment of course of action to accomplish goals, in consultation with the Counselling Team. Provides systematic, structured counselling to individuals and groups in relation to specific program materials and issues. Makes necessary referrals regarding any other services required by clients, in consultation with the Counselling Team. Ensures continuity of care of clients through a continuous process of follow-up, coordination of referrals, and systematic outreach. University degree or College diploma in one of the social sciences or a health
- related discipline, or the equivalent in work experience. Completion of course-work for certification as an Addiction Counsellor is required.